Ryan Li

BoCom becomes the first Chinese financial institution to issue a digitally native bond in Hong Kong with a $300m floating rate offering.

DLT’s potential to drive transaction efficiency is more widely acknowledged, while some crypto native players are looking to tap into traditional financial products; however, Apac’s regulatory framework is fragmented.

The state-backed conglomerate's move should pave the way for future corporate issuances in 2025, which could make use of the HKMA’s grant scheme.

A clearer pathway from regulators is needed for transition finance to build scale.

The HKMA has launched a grant scheme of up to HK$2.5m for future digital bond issuances, which is the SAR’s latest move to build its virtual asset ecosystem.

Asset managers share the view that despite a strong base for the US economy, Trump’s actual tariff and immigration policies after he assumes office will be key.

Yin is also head of global corporate coverage for China, and is based in Beijing.

Panellists at the sixth China Fixed Income Summit discussed how the industry views green and transition finance from a practical standpoint.

The aim is to create synergies between Alibaba’s supply chain at home and abroad as competition intensifies.

Chaoni Huang, at the Hong Kong Green Finance Association and BNP Paribas, tells FA that taxonomy and definition uncertainties are hampering Apac’s transition finance market, and that growing interest and standardisation attempts should help.